Engineering Team Leader (Denmark)

Denmark
Posted 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Engineering

About the role

Job summary

This role is a leadership position focused on engineering execution, team development, and modern software delivery. The Engineering Team Leader will guide a small team of engineers while also engaging in product development and technical decision-making. The position emphasizes fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement while ensuring high-quality delivery and team dynamics.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing a team of 2–5 engineers with responsibility for performance and delivery.
  • Strong backend engineering expertise, particularly in production systems (Elixir/Phoenix, Ruby, or functional programming).
  • Proven track record of delivering secure, scalable, and reliable software in complex environments.
  • Familiarity with automation, workflow orchestration, or agentic systems aimed at continuous improvement.
  • Strong systems thinking skills for breaking down complex problems into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication abilities to align engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
  • Leadership skills to coach and inspire high-performing teams.
  • High level of ownership and execution focus in dynamic settings.
  • Knowledge of modern engineering best practices, including testing and operational excellence.
  • Interest in AI-driven development workflows and automation tools.
  • Commitment to inclusive leadership and fostering a healthy team culture.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a small engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and healthy dynamics.
  • Balance hands-on engineering tasks with leadership duties, contributing to product development.
  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members.
  • Provide feedback, coaching, and mentorship to enhance team performance.
  • Drive planning and execution with a focus on efficiency and product outcomes.
  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for the team, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
  • Define and implement modern engineering workflows to enhance delivery speed and quality.
  • Introduce verification mechanisms to ensure reliable software systems.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance engineering processes and organizational effectiveness.

Education

  • Not specified.

Tools

  • Not specified.
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